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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,193.92, 33,284.40 and 18,288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,193.92, 33,284.40 and 18,288.64 is: 27,427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,193.92 : 33,284.40 = 18,288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,193.92/33,284.40 = 18,288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,193.92x = 33,284.40 × 18,288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,193.92x = 608,726,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,726,409.22/22,193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,427.62

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